Cooking with Kyle: Cheddar cheese puffs

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These impressive, easy appetizers are a sure hit! They’re great to occupy guests while you finish preparing dinner, and wonderful as an hors d’oeuvre at a party. They may be made in advance and frozen; simply reheat at 350 degrees until hot.

Ingredients

1 stick (1/4 lb) butter

1 C water

1/2 t salt

1 C flour

4 eggs

1 C grated sharp cheddar

2 t chopped, fresh Rosemary or Thyme (or 1 t dried)

1/2 t ground black pepper

1/2 t smoked paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for faster cleanup.

In a medium sized saucepan, place water, butter and salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Dump in flour and stir quickly. Dough should form a “ball,” pulling away from sides of pot.

Remove from heat and allow to cool for 2-3 minutes.

Stir in eggs, one at a time, until thoroughly blended and the dough has a creamy, smooth consistency. Fold in cheese, herbs, pepper and paprika.